OFM Artbeat (Kunsteklop)
Stay up to date with the latest developments in the creative industries, as featured on Mid-Morning Magic.
A home coming through art with Prof Zakes Mda
The centrepiece of Prof. Zakes Mda's solo exhibition Always The Sun at William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley is a celebration of his return to South Africa, following a long and illustrious academic career in the United States. Chief Curator, Chepape Makgato joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat…
Incubate creativity with the Kimberley Art Centre in the Northern Cape
Anelle Liebenberg is the principal and organiser at the Kimberley Art Centre. She shares her passion for igniting a love for art and thinking out the box with Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat. Contact the centre on 083 304 7886. Known as a special school, the Kimberley Art…
Northern Cape Symphony Youth Orchestra crowned National Champions
A massive congratulations to the NCSYO who won the Symphonia National Competition for bands and orchestras in George recently. CEO Nathan Carlo joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about this achievement. They placed first in their category (Symphony Orchestras) as well as first place…
"New Breed" winner celebrates art inspired by peace
Lesego Motsiri entered his video artwork titled Self Portrait in this year's New Breed Art Competition, a proud initiative of PH Attorneys. In deciding on the award, the judges were unanimous in their decision, indicating that this artwork was original, introspective and engaging. They commented on the intricacy of the…
5 NW artists invite you to Anatomica Botanica Architecta
The NWU Botanical Gardens Gallery is proud to present ANATOMICA BOTANICA ARCHITECTA, a group exhibition by five (5) North-West artists all based in Potchefstroom Amogelang Ngake; Elna Venter; Mpho Gorewang; Pieter Jooste; Sandro Trapani. This exhibition will look at interpretations of arrangements of anatomical revisions, architectural inquiries, and the incorporation…
Kersfees kom vroeg met André Schwartz en Coenie de Villiers
Twee ware legendes is by die Etienne Rousseau-teater in Sasolburg met ‘n splinternuwe vroeë Kersvertoning te sien op 26 November hierdie jaar. Dis ook die eerste keer waar hulle hierdie betrokke konsert sal aanbied. André Schwartz en Coenie de Villiers het geen bekendstelling nodig nie, maar met hierdie vertoning kry…
Come experience the magic of opera at the Odeion in Bloemfontein
The Magic of Opera is an educational project of the Odeion School of Music whereby their vocal students have the opportunity to perform with an orchestra and students playing orchestral instruments get to perform with professional players. It's taking place on the 12th of Nov at 15:00 and entry is…
'Nostalgie' beloof 'n reis deur Afrikaanse musiek vir 'n goeie doel
Die #WeesDieVerskilFees vind Saterdag 4 Nov in Bloemfontein plaas. Een van die produksies, Nostalgie beloof om jou op ‘n reis te vat deur Afrikaanse musiek. Musikale regiseur Jaco Bezuidenhout en hoofsanger Lourens Brink sluit by my aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om te vertel oor die program. Kaartjies is R20…
Internasionaal bekroonde pianis Ida Pelliccioli maak haar buiging in Bloemfontein
Bekende pianis Ida Pelliccioli bring haar liefde vir die klavier na sentraal Suid Afrika in November tydens 'n besonderse geleentheid by die Odeion. Marius Coetzee, Innoveerings en ontwikkelings bestuurder by die Odeion Skool vir Musiek, vertel wat die program behels en deel sy opwinding om haar te verwelkom. Die vertoning…
City of Roses Choir to perform in their hometown
Founder of the City of Roses Choir, Sibongile Mngoma joins Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about their performance in Bloemfontein this October. All the details on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090144865372&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Die klavier as storieverteller met Nicolene Gibbons
Nicolene Gibbons is 'n storieverteller agter die klawers van 'n klavier en met haar uitvoering "Reflections" in Bloemfontein nooi sy jou tydens die OFM Kunsteklop met Yolanda Maartens, om op 'n musikale reis te gaan. Die vertoning is 19:00 die 19de Oktober by die Odeion en toegang is gratis.
2nd annual Free State Choral Music Awards hosted in October
The Free State Choral Music Awards aims to secure the future of choral and opera music in the Free State with the aim to revive and enhance choral music excellence. The gala dinner and awards ceremony will be held on the 28th of October at the Bon Hotel Bloemfontein Central…
Celebrate national Garden Day with the City of Roses Jazz Ensemble
The City of Roses Jazz Ensemble is celebrating national Garden Day on Sunday 15 October at Urth Garden Centre Bloemfontein. Tickets are R100 for adults, R50 for pensioners and kids enter for free. Tickets are available at Urth or here: https://www.urth.co.za/event/jazz-in-the-garden/
Klerksdorp hosts 'Desolation' exhibition at the B Gallery
Artists Andre Austin and Piet Voges join Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about the exhibition 'Desolation' which features a variety of their artworks. On until end October at the B Gallery in Klerksdorp.
Cellist Chris van Zyl lives his dream in New York
Odeion School of Music ALUMNUS CELLIST Chris van Zyl joins met at 09:45 in the OFM Art Beat from New York, USA as he has been selected as the face of Bard College Conservatory of Music’s Graduate Instrumental Programme where he is studying under the tutelage of award winning cellist…
Jacobus Silwer sing sy gunstelling Frank Sinatra liedjies
Sanger Jacobus Silwer is nog altyd lief vir Frank Sinatra se musiek en hy bring van sy gunstelling liedjies na Bloemfontein en die platteland. Hy sluit by Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop. By die Karoohuis Teater is hy die 14de Oktober saam met Anton Esterhuyse…
Besoek ‘n nuwe museumteater hierdie Erfenismaand
‘n Opwindende nuwe museumteater het onlangs by die Voortrekkermonument in Gauteng hul deure geopen. Museumteater aktrise, Karla Hoogendoorn sluit by Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Kunsteklop om meer te deel. Hierdie museumteater vertel die verhaal van die Afrikanervrou se opstaan van 1902 tot moderne tyd. Die…
Kimberley hosts renowned South African artist Peter E Clarke
Chief Curator at the William Humphreys Art Gallery in Kimberley, Chepape Makgato joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Art Beat to talk about their current exhibition featuring the works of Peter E Clarke. The William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) is proud to present a solo exhibition of the…
Applications open for Connecting Streams Festival 2024
In the OFM Art Beat, Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens is joined by festival director Mbuyiselo Nqodi to chat about the Connecting Streams Theatre Festival planning for 2024. According to Mbuyiselo, the festival creates a platform for shows who all bagged Standard Bank Ovation Awards in 2023 and is a…
Open call for proposals at Oliewenhuis Art Museum Bloemfontein
Oliewenhuis Art Museum in Bloemfontein invites proposals from recognized South African artists to exhibit during a solo exhibition in the next year. Curator Ester le Roux joins Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens. Proposal details available on www.nasmus.co.za 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬: 22 October 2023 The application form can be accessed from…